As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Maize was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Gangavathi APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Maize markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Maize Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMaize (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.8% above the period average and just 17.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Maize rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 HarappanaHalli APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Bobbili APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Chipurupalli APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Malpura APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 6 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Jasvantnagar APMC | ₹3,570 |
| 8 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Sangli(Miraj) APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 11 Dharur APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 12 Mahbubnagar APMC | ₹2,896 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Maize.
That ₹3,854 (133.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Maize fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Maize prices at Gangavathi APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹3,138, with the average around ₹2,505. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,620 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,610 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,582 | ₹2,547 | ₹2,569 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,870 | ₹2,870 | ₹2,870 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,875 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,570 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,555 | ₹2,588 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,860 | ₹2,860 | ₹2,860 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,850 | ₹2,538 | ₹2,583 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,885 | ₹2,553 | ₹2,602 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,619 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,588 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,607 | ₹2,510 | ₹2,570 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,775 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,725 | ₹2,570 | ₹2,604 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,605 | ₹2,548 | ₹2,560 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,580 | ₹2,480 | ₹2,510 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,530 | ₹2,490 | ₹2,496 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Going to the top Maize market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Maize traded at this rate in Gangavathi APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.